MSc in Astrophysics

Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universität Bonn (Germany) · University of Bonn Section 1.3 - Student Registry 53012 Bonn Germany

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The Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn (German: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is an elite public research university located in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded in its present form as the Rhein-Universität (English: Rhine University) on 18 October 1818 by Frederick William III, as the linear successor of the Kurkölnische Akademie Bonn (English: Academy of the Prince-elector of Cologne) which was founded in 1777. The University of Bonn offers many undergraduate and graduate programs in a range of subjects and has 544 professors. The University of Bonn is a member of the German U15 association of major research-intensive universities in Germany and has the title of "University of Excellence" under the German Universities Excellence Initiative; it is consistently ranked amongst the best German universities in the world rankings and is one of the most research-intensive universities in Germany.

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Institute

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Degree

MSc

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Astrophysics

Expense

Living Expenses

EUR 12000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

EUR 690

Tuition Fee (International)

EUR 690

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

5

(waiver offered)

TOEFL

72

(waiver offered)

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

01 May, 2026

(October-2026)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Jul, 2026

(October-2026)

Document Required:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Common Document

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    Certified copies of each university degree and/or a statement about degrees you plan to complete before joining

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Certified copy of your transcript of records.

  • Essay

    University Specific

    One-page essay indicating your motivation for joining the program (in German or English). What is asked for is not a description of why you are interested in physics/astrophysics in general but why you think that the Bonn/Cologne area is the right place for you.

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Academic/Professional. Two letters of recommendation (German applicants: minimum one).

  • Miscellaneous

    University Specific

    Certified copy of the school leaving certificate (or an equivalent degree of qualification for access to universities). In some countries this is also called "High-School Diploma" and it enabled you to move on to higher education facilities/University.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS

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